Dawn Nelson
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in classroom management and student engagement, honed across roles at Omaha Public Schools, including Fontenelle Elementary. Excelled in creating respectful, structured learning environments and fostering meaningful relationships. Skilled in lesson planning and collaborative teamwork, consistently praised for adaptability and positive impact on student progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Fontenelle Elementary, Omaha Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Taught 23+ students, core subjects of math, science, English language arts, and social studies.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established and maintained classroom norms and expectations through consistency and positive praise.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Fontenelle Elementary, Omaha Public Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Substitute Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership: K-12
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Concentration, STEM And ESL
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Safety awareness
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Fontenelle Elementary, Omaha Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Fontenelle Elementary, Omaha Public Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
06.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Educational Leadership: K-12
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Concentration, STEM And ESL
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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